Automated Equipment Technician (12 Hour Days – Rotating Weekends)

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.

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12 Hour Days: This is a Days shift position, with hours from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The role follows a rotating 2-2-3 schedule: two days on, two days off, three days on, followed by two days off, two days on, and three days off. Team members will work every other weekend, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. 

job purpose: The maintenance staff is tasked with the upkeep of buildings and grounds, as well as upkeep of machinery and processing equipment needed to operate and maintain the facility. The Plant Automated Equipment Technician (AET) will report to the Maintenance Manager and will be maintaining all plant automated assets, systems, and areas. AETs will be members of the shift Maintenance teams and responsible for completing both planned and unplanned work in accordance with included instructions as well as any applicable rules and regulations. 

Responsibilities:  

• Set up, maintainand troubleshoot automated processing, packaging, and warehousingsystemsand assets 

• Conduct tests to evaluate performance of automated systemsand assets 

• Maintain records of automated systemsand assets 

• Perform preventative maintenance on automated systems 

• Assistwith the development of training materials for other technicians 

• Work as part of a team to plan, analyzeand control the quality of processes. 

• Install or replace control devices, HMIs, VFDs, Servo Drives.This may include programming the device or downloading Parameters to the device. 

• Work with ICTs and Engineering personnel to continually improve process control systems through Advanced Process Control, Alarm Management, and Operator Interface Optimization. 

• Plant liaison for new system startup and commissioning by all outside contractors, OEMs, and vendorsto ensure proper transfer of documented equipmentchanges and adequate training on the installation/changes that have been completed.  

• Responsible forthetraining of end users on the operations of newly installed or modifiedautomated equipment 

• Provide technical training toother personnel. 

• The AETwill work in all areas of the facility including the Packaging Department, the Processing Department, the ASRS warehouse, and the Facilities/Utilities Department. 
• Other duties may be assigned 

Skills/Qualifications required:  

• Minimum of three (3) yearsmaintenance experience in automated equipment systemand assetsdevelopment and troubleshooting. 

• Minimum of 5 years working in a manufacturing maintenance or engineering team 

• Knowledge of programming languages and software applications related to automation 

• Knowledge of safety procedures and industry regulations 

• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills 

• Strong communicationand organizational skills 
• Proficiencyin English: Comfortable with both written and verbal communication, including reading and writing.

Skills/Qualifications preferred:  

• Associate degree in electrical/Electronic Engineering or Technology or related military service training programs. Additionalprofessional training. 

• Additionalexperience with machinery repair and control systems, including mechanical, electrical, piping, rebuilds/overhauls, instruments, or controls 

• Additionaltraining as an industrial electrician. 

• Dairy and/or high-speed beverage maintenance experience 

• Experience programming in visual basicor similar languages 

• PLC, HMI, and/or Robotics experience 

Working conditions and Physical requirements:  

• Regular use of a variety of machines andhand-toolsis essential. Standing for extended periods is common. Hearing and vision within normal range is important for conversations, to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents, manualsand drawings 

• Good math and reasoning ability isessential. Able to understand and utilizeengineering drawings, operating manuals, and blueprints to conduct business 

• Sitting/Standing/Walking: Stands, walksand sits during completion of job responsibilities. 

• Lifting/Carrying: Occasional lifting requirements as job demands. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs. on an occasional basis. 

• Pushing/Pulling: Occasional pushing or pulling requirements 

• Bending/Stooping: Occasional bending and stooping requirements 

• Squatting/Kneeling/Crawling: Occasional kneeling or crawling requirements 

• Twisting/Turning: Ongoing twisting or turning requirements. 

• Climbing/Balancing Climbing and balancing is requiredduring plant inspections, and other related job requirements. 

• Reaching: Ongoing reaching requirements associated with job requirements. 

• Grasping/Manipulating: Grasping and manipulating ofpapers, objects, and equipment will be required. Abilitytokeyboard for data input will be requiredon an ongoing basis. 

Food Safety requirements:  

• Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety. 

• Understand, observe, and comply withthe handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas. 

• Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company. 

• Ability to initiateaction to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system. 

• Identifyand record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system. 

• Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming productin terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected. 

• In the event ofabsence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities asrequired. 

how fairlife nourishes you:  

At fairlife, we believe in better - and that includes how we support our people. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and wellbeing resources designed to support you physically, emotionally, socially, and financially, both in and out of work. 

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one!
• Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance)
• Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance
• Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000)
• Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support
• 401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match
• Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants)
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month)
• Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential
• Rewards & recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups
• Our manufacturing facilities are climate-controlled and a pristine work environment 

fairlife’s nour!sh program is designed to meet you where you are - supporting your individual wellbeing journey while enabling you to do your best work every day. 

position location: Webster, NY 

reports to: Maintenance Supervisor 

travel requirements: 10% 

exempt/nonexempt: Non-Exempt 

*Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Base pay range:

$39—$39 USD

fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email [email protected].

For Recruitment Agencies

At fairlife, we manage the majority of our hiring internally through our dedicated Talent Acquisition team, which is actively engaged in direct candidate sourcing. Most of our roles are filled through applications submitted via our careers site or through direct outreach by our team.

As our recruitment is primarily handled in-house, we work only occasionally with external agencies, and only those on our existing, pre-approved vendor list. At this time, we are not reviewing or expanding that list.

Unsolicited resumes or submissions from external agencies not authorized by our Talent Acquisition team will be considered direct candidate applications. As such, fairlife will not assume responsibility for any placement fees associated with these submissions.